Curio Coffee

This place was on my list because of the award-winning liege waffles, and they were worthy of the praise. So good!

There was no pourover service on the day of my visit, but the drip coffee was still excellent.

Cute little cafe with a nice vibe and friendly staff.

Great coffee and waffles for breakfast.
Finally got the chance to try their famous liege waffles which are claimed to be the best in the state. Got both the regular liege waffle and the everything waffle with cream cheese on top, and they were legit. For the liege waffle, studded pearl sugar gave it a crispy outer layer, but the inside was fluffy like a muffin. The everything waffle had some sesame seeds and onion bits which made it taste like an everything bagel but with a better texture. The extra savory toppings and spread on it certainly made it feel more like a proper breakfast than the liege waffle which tasted more like a dessert. Nevertheless, they were both great complements to the coffee.
Unfortunately, they are still only open for takeouts and the ordering process has to be through their website. The waffles are usually sold out the night before, so if you want to try their waffles, I would recommend placing your order early.

I'm relatively new to the Boston/Cambridge area but Curio has quickly become my go-to place for coffee, and I always find myself looking forward to the next time I can come back.

1. The waffle specials on weekends (the selection rotates regularly and is always creative) will often sell out before the day is over, so plan accordingly. However the classic Liege waffle and the weekday-only Everything waffle are so good that you can't go wrong with any of them.

2. The coffee is consistently delicious (to the point where I might have accidentally become a little too spoiled overall), and their barista does a stellar job every single time. Thank you, Jules.

3. Even when the shop is packed with customers the staff members running the store have always provided me with efficient, attentive, and considerate service. This team puts a lot of heart into their work and it shows.

4. Decor is cute, music selection is great, surfaces are clean = the vibes are impeccable.

If you're planning a first visit, some more notes:

Space can be limited, but seating for one or two usually frees up at a decent pace. For larger groups it seems a little less predictable. Customers bus their own tables to help keep it tidy (collection area is at the back of the store). It gets busy enough on weekends that shop policy is to avoid bringing your laptop on those days.

I appreciate that a lot of people who come in here regularly seem considerate of everyone else in the space (especially when it's crowded), and it really does go a long way!

Fantastic coffee, not to mention the liege waffle which is INCREDIBLE. I usually get an iced latte + extra double shot + skim milk + vanilla syrup and it is absolutely perfect. I love starting my Saturday mornings here.

Order ahead on Toast and wait for the text to let you know your order is ready (the estimate is usually pretty accurate), and then head up to the window to let them know you are there. The staff are wonderful!

Anxiously awaiting the return of the nighttime wine bar!!

Small place to get some really good coffee. I recommend getting their drip coffee and definitely trying their Liege waffle. The waffle, doesn't crumble right away as you chew and it's not too chewy, the right amount of sweetness! Expect a bit of wait but well worth it!

Very small with limited seating but it's a great café. It was pretty busy when I stopped in the line was out the door and we had to wait for seating. The staff was super cool and I enjoyed the unique style of mini waffles they had. I had a chai and it was good, I'm pretty sure I was told it was an in house blend which is always cool.

Excellent local coffee shop with snappy service.

The beans were OK — 7.5/10 in terms of flavor and correlating qualities. Pricing was in line with other shops.

I would go again.

I’ve had top-notch liège waffles in Belgium and these are just as good! I drove 40 minutes out of my way this morning to get one because I was craving it so badly. The waffles are good cold but really peak when they’re just off the waffle iron, you almost want to burn your mouth on them, it’d be worth it

I really dig this place. Cool coffee shop during the day and an unpretentious natural wine bar by night. The wines are really approachable, which many natural wines may not be, and just yummy. It's also a rotating list, so might want to have a couple glasses if you really like one. For the non wine drinkers, they have some good local beers too. The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable. Food is not your conventional wine bar menu, but I think that makes it even more appealing, and everything goes really well with the wines. When I went they happened to be serving a super tasty (and affordable) lobster roll! There was also a grilled cheese on the menu that hit the spot.

PS: Even though they're a coffee shop during the day, they only do wine at night

Awesome coffee shop right off of Cambridge Street. We were visiting from out of town and the shop is super easy and accessible from the street. Baristas we’re very kind and my iced vanilla latte was really tasty. They have waffles as well! Will definitely have to come back sometime soon.